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Some teachers and administrators consider "test" a four-letter word to be avoided in polite society. But tests are a fact of life in schools; they can't be ignored and, when properly used, can be beneficial to students and teachers. Christopher Deneen and James Deneen have written a practical guide to testing.

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Gary Keller

This is an important book for school professionals. Chris Deneen brings his current experience in preparing and monitoring urban teachers, while Jim Deneen draws on his years of experience at ETS, where he focused on issues in assessing Hispanic students. Assessing Student Achievement is filled with information and techniques that teachers and administrators can immediately put into practice.

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Christopher Deneen is an associate professor and director of assessment for the Graduate School of Psychology and Education at Touro College, New York City. He has been a teacher and administrator in K-12 schools. James Deneen is a consultant to schools and other educational institutions. For some 25 years, he was a program director for the Advanced Placement Program and for the Division of Teacher Programs and Services at Educational Testing Service. Earlier, he was a teacher and administrator in K-12 schools and at several universities.

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